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Desktop sundial

This functionality allows you to display, on the desktop of the computer, the sundial with its shadow that moves to indicate the time.

Two cases are to consider:
o   The sundial is defined without complete localization: the shadow is drawn - as in normal mode of Calcad - taking in account the choice standard / daylight saving time in the Other tab of the input box.
o   The sundial is defined with complete localization: Calcad take in account the time zones of the computer and the sundial. Therefore it is possible to display sundials set up in different countries of the word, they will indicate the local time of these countries.

To run the "Desktop sundial" mode, after the drawing of the sundial to put on the desktop, use the Other menu or type Ctrl + H. To return to the normal mode, right-click on the sundial and select Return Calcad or type Ctrl + H when the sundial is selected.

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